Ultrasound is a non-invasive, non-painful diagnostic method used to evaluate and stage many diseases. It is the best modality to evaluate fluid filled and soft tissue organs. Because ultrasound cannot penetrate through air, it is not useful to evaluate abnormalities if they are surrounded by gas.
Rockhill Veterinary Associates has the technology to properly provide ultrasound services to your pet. Ultrasound allows us to visualize the internal architecture of many organs. Radiographically inapparent internal abnormalities such as:. Many organs that are difficult to see on plain film radiographs prostate can be easily seen with ultrasound. The only patient preparation necessary is clipping of the hair overlying the area to be scanned the ultrasound will not penetrate through hair and placing coupling gel on the skin surface just prior to the exam process.
The entire scanning process takes minutes. Images are acquired on the monitor of the ultrasound machine as well as on film for later viewing. Schedule your pet ultrasound appointment by calling our Sellersville office at today. Schedule your lab appointment by calling us at or contacting us online today. Pet Ultrasound Services in Sellersville. Why Ultrasound? Nodules Masses Cysts Abscesses cannot only be seen, but can also be counted and measured. Our in-house lab gives us the ability to have immediate results on the following:.
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